Richard “Eddy” Arnold
May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008
Eddy Arnold was one of the original architects of what would become known as the “Nashville Sound.” Extremely popular, Arnold sold over 85 million records and had almost 150 songs on the charts. Of those, 28 reached the top. He is part of an elite group of country artists that stayed relevant for over 50 years. Arnold launched his career at the age of 18 and made his first radio appearance in 1936. In those early days, he was managed by Col. Tom Parker who later managed Elvis Presley. By the ’50s, Arnold was hosting his own television show. Remarkably, it aired on all three networks. Arnold “retired” in 1999 at the age of 81, but released a new album in 2005. He passed away on May 8, 2008 at the age of 89.
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